Robert Pattinson’s Hidden Cameo in Timothée Chalamet’s Marty Supreme Finally Comes to Light

Robert Pattinson and Timothée Chalamet may be widely known for sharing the screen in 2019’s historical epic The King and their upcoming collaboration in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Three, but few knew the two actors were also secret co-stars in another film now drawing serious Oscar attention. That secret has finally been revealed — and it was hiding in plain sound.

During a recent conversation at London’s BFI Southbank, Marty Supreme director Josh Safdie surprised audiences by disclosing that Pattinson appears in the film in a nearly untraceable cameo. The Batman star does not appear on screen but lends his voice to one of the film’s early scenes.

“No one knows this,” Safdie told the audience, according to Variety. “But that voice — the commentator, the umpire — is Pattinson. It’s like a little Easter egg. Nobody knows about that.” Safdie added that Pattinson happened to be visiting the set, and the decision was made organically. “He came and watched some stuff, and I was like, ‘I don’t know any British people. So he’s the umpire.’”

Pattinson’s vocal appearance occurs near the beginning of the film, during a pivotal match in which Chalamet’s character, ambitious ping-pong prodigy Marty Mauser, faces reigning Hungarian champion Bela Kletzki, played by Géza Röhrig. Pattinson voices the announcer for the British Open semifinals, a role so subtle it would have gone completely unnoticed without Safdie’s reveal.

Marty Supreme is filled with similarly unexpected casting choices and blink-and-you-miss-it appearances. The ensemble includes cameos from fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi, illusionist Penn Jillette, and The New Yorker writer Naomi Fry. Entrepreneur and Shark Tank personality Kevin “Mr. Wonderful” O’Leary plays a more substantial role as Milton Rockwell, a businessman who becomes one of Marty’s key supporters.

Chalamet publicly acknowledged O’Leary during his Golden Globe Awards speech on Sunday, after winning Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy. “If you would have told me when I was 19 years old, I’d be thanking Mr. Wonderful from Shark Tank?” he joked, as the camera cut to O’Leary applauding enthusiastically. “Thank you, Kevin — I would have been stunned, but I’ve been very grateful.”

While Marty Supreme marks Chalamet’s first collaboration with one of the Safdie brothers, Pattinson’s involvement — even in secret — represents a return to familiar creative territory. He previously starred in the critically acclaimed 2017 film Good Time, co-directed by Josh and Benny Safdie, a project that helped redefine his post-Twilight career.

Pattinson, who rose to global fame as Edward Cullen in the Twilight saga, has often spoken candidly about his complicated relationship with the franchise. Yet his respect for the Safdies remains strong. While promoting Lynne Ramsay’s Die My Love, Pattinson was playfully challenged by co-star Jennifer Lawrence on whether he would ever return to Twilight if the Safdies were directing. His response was unequivocal.

“Oh yeah, for sure,” he said, surprising Lawrence and underscoring his admiration for the filmmakers.

With its hidden performances, eclectic casting, and growing awards momentum, Marty Supreme continues to reveal new layers — including one of its most unexpected secrets: Robert Pattinson’s voice quietly embedded in a moment few ever thought to question.